Is the war on dodgy boxes a failure? Was Tesla’s robotaxi launch more Flinstones than Jetsons? And why is the Irish social media regulator warning of “enshittification”? 

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Tesla’s robotaxi flop, ‘enshittification’ and the failed war on dodgy boxes 

Manna Air Delivery founder Bobby Healy reveals his ambition to build the world's biggest drone delivery business, and why Ireland is no longer the place to scale it.

From testing chip deliveries in his back garden to taking on Amazon and Google in the US, Healy discusses capital, regulation and his ambition to make Manna a global giant.

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Manna Air Delivery founder Bobby Healy reveals his ambition to build the world's biggest drone delivery business, and why Ireland is no longer the place to scale it.From testing chip deliveries in his back garden to taking on Amazon and Google in the US, Healy discusses capital, regulation and his ambition to make Manna a global giant.‘Can It Scale?’ explores the people, ideas and businesses shaping Ireland’s startup scene.<h2><a target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://www.independent.ie/ourjournalism" title="https://www.independent.ie/ourjournalism">Why you can trust the Irish Independent</a></h2>

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Should the state be allowed to break encrypted messages in the name of fighting crime? Ireland and the EU are wrestling with a difficult trade-off between privacy and security, as proposals to monitor digital communications put services like WhatsApp, iMessage and Signal under pressure.
Adrian speaks to Barry Ward, Fine Gael TD for Dún Laoghaire, about whether law enforcement should have greater access to private messages, the risks of weakening encryption and the limits of state surveillance. Where should the line be drawn between protecting the public and defending everyone’s right to privacy?
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The pros and cons of breaking WhatsApp's encryption to fight crime

Flipdish co-founder Conor McCarthy reveals how a simple idea to make ordering food easier grew into a billion-dollar Irish tech business.

From a cash crunch that threatened payroll to unicorn status and a new push into AI, McCarthy explains how Flipdish evolved, why it is doubling down on restaurant technology and what it takes to build a business for the long term.

‘Can It Scale?’ is a new podcast exploring the people, ideas and businesses shaping Ireland’s startup scene.

Through candid conversations with founders and industry insiders, we uncover the breakthroughs, setbacks and big decisions behind building a successful company.

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Flipdish co-founder Conor McCarthy reveals how a simple idea to make ordering food easier grew into a billion-dollar Irish tech business.
From a cash crunch that threatened payroll to unicorn status and a new push into AI, McCarthy explains how Flipdish evolved, why it is doubling down on restaurant technology and what it takes to build a business for the long term.
‘Can It Scale?’ is a new podcast exploring the people, ideas and businesses shaping Ireland’s startup scene.
Through candid conversations with founders and industry insiders, we uncover the breakthroughs, setbacks and big decisions behind building a successful company.
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